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The latest figures on the average rent paid by new tenants in February 2026 reveal a market that is no longer moving in one direction across the UK. Instead, regional differences are becoming clearer, with some areas still seeing modest growth while others, particularly in the South, are starting to soften.   Starting in Scotland, the average rent for new tenancies now stands at £1,135 per month, up 0.4% on February 2025. Northern Ireland shows a similar pattern, with rents averaging £1,072, also 0.4% higher year on year.   Across northern England, the picture is mixed. The North East has an average rent of £901, a modest 0.2% increase, while Yorkshire & Humber has risen slightly faster

Housing market steady so far in March despite global uncertainty    The March market is steady so far despite the new global uncertainty created by the Iran war, but it’s too early to see the full impact  Average new seller asking prices rise by 0.8% (+£3,023) in March to £371,042. This is a typical price increase for this time of year The number of homes for sale at this time of year remains at its highest level for 11 years. This is limiting price growth and makes it important for sellers to price their properties carefully to compete with other

  WHAT A WEEK!   I was delighted to be featured in the Richmond Magazine, to celebrate Women’s Day and entrepreneurial women in the Richmond and Surrey Magazines.    We believe that it is essential that our clients have a full overview of market conditions before deciding to sell or let their property. This can only be achieved with knowledge, experience, and honesty, with an advisory, bespoke approach to each client’s requirements.    SO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WEEK 9   More homes on the market. Solid demand.    Nine weeks in, and the property market is not whispering anymore.  

    ‘THE SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE IS EXPERIENCE’   What has modelling, Metropolitan Police Service and fashion retail got in common with selling a house?   The answer is they all helped me fine tune my skills as an estate agent.   My first experience of buying a property was when I bought my first property in Kew, Richmond. Thankfully it was with a very experienced estate agent friend. Little did I know where this would lead?   Since January 2000 I have been learning and assisting clients in a multitude of scenarios amounting to millions of pounds worth of

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”  – E. E. Cummings     Seeing my boys reach adolescence has brought me a whole new appreciation and understanding. Their generation is experiencing a completely different world from when I was their age, and I feel compelled to support, protect, encourage and enable them wherever I can.   Parenting is the hardest but most important and most rewarding role. Any parent will tell you that.   But seeing them step into adolescence has brought a fresh set of lessons to learn – for them and for me.   Understanding